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  • Ask Dr Tam Questions

    What kind of questions do you have about dementia? As a caregiver, how do you survive the journey? Dr. Tam Cummings will cover quick stress relief tips and answer any questions you have about dementia.** Sponsored by VITAS Healthcare**  

  • Desafíos en el manejo de la demencia

    Su ser querido ha sido diagnosticado con demencia. ¿Ahora que? Las noticias devastadoras pueden ser abrumadoras y ciertamente confusas. Aprende que la demencia no es necesariamente la enfermedad de Alzheimer, hay muchos tipos de demencia. También descubrirá que manejar los desafíos médicos y conductuales asociados a la demencia es extremadamente estresante y desgarrador. Nestor H. […]

  • Caregiving and the Holidays: From Stress to Success!

    Stop dreading the holiday season and learn to make it manageable, meaningful, and even joyful! The holidays often amplify the stress, resentment, and fatigue family caregivers already face, forcing a collision between unrealistic expectations and the reality of care needs. Join our webinar, “Caregiving and the Holidays: From Stress to Success!”, to gain actionable strategies […]

  • Dear Lucy: Toileting, Incontinence and Dementia, what you need to know

    As people age, especially those living with dementia, changes in brain function can make using the toilet more difficult. Incontinence and accidents may become more frequent as the condition progresses, which can be distressing for both the individual and their caregiver. Join Dear Lucy as she explores why these changes occur and offers practical, compassionate […]

  • “Making the Case for Music in Dementia Care”

    Join this practical, evidence-informed session on using favorite, personally meaningful music to improve daily life for older adults living with dementia. Attendees will learn the therapeutic value of favorite music […]

  • “Cómo disfrutar la Navidad en momentos difíciles”

    La Navidad puede seguir siendo especial, incluso si estás enfermo, eres adulto mayor o cuidas a alguien. Aprenderemos como vivir las emociones sin culpa, adaptar las celebraciones para que sean […]

  • Ask Dr Tam Questions

    What kind of questions do you have about dementia? As a caregiver, how do you survive the journey? Dr. Tam Cummings will cover quick stress relief tips and answer any […]

  • Managing Guilt and the need for Self-Care

    Caregivers should be aware of feelings of guilt, as they can affect both their well-being and the quality of care they provide. Join Dear Lucy for an honest conversation about […]

  • Una guía como vivir con la enfermedad de Alzheimer

    El Dr. Néstor Praderio, M.D. realizará una presentación a fondo para los cuidadores de un ser querido con la enfermedad de Alzheimer. Conozca los numerosos roles que asumen los cuidadores […]

  • When Aging Parents Don’t Want to Receive Help

    It can be very frustrating for adult child caregivers when the parents they’d like to help refuse their care--especially when the parents’ safety is at risk. In this highly interactive […]

  • I Made a Promise

    This program is designed to support caregivers, particularly those caring for individuals with dementia, as they face emotionally difficult decisions that often contradict promises made earlier in their caregiving journey. […]

  • Managing Challenging Expressions in Dementia

    Challenging expressions in dementia are a form of communication—not “bad behavior.” This program helps caregivers understand the why behind these expressions and offers practical, compassionate strategies to respond with confidence […]

  • A Series of Emotions: How to Cope with Fear as a Caregiver

    Caregivers often experience a series of common emotions in the process of providing care. When we don’t address these emotions, they can impact upon our physical and mental health. This series will provide a forum to discuss these feeling Caregivers often experience a series of common emotions in the process of providing care. When we […]

  • La familia como equipo

    En “La familia como equipo” exploraremos cómo toda la familia puede participar en el cuidado de una persona viviendo con demencia, tanto quienes están cerca como quienes viven a distancia. […]

  • A Series of Emotions: How to Deal with Anger as a Caregiver

    Caregivers often experience a series of common emotions in the process of providing care. When we don’t address these emotions, they can impact upon our physical and mental health. This series will provide a forum to discuss these feeling Caregivers often experience a series of common emotions in the process of providing care. When we […]

  • A Series of Emotions: How to Handle Uncertainty as a Caregiver

    Caregivers often experience a series of common emotions in the process of providing care. When we don’t address these emotions, they can impact upon our physical and mental health. This series will provide a forum to discuss these feeling Caregivers often experience a series of common emotions in the process of providing care. When we […]

  • Navigating Inpatient and Rehab Care: Personal Journeys, Professional Wisdom

    Join Zanda Hilger, LPC (Licensed Counselor), and Marty Skinner for a candid and personal conversation about the realities of caregiving. Both are longtime professionals in older adult care and the disability community. In recent years, they have also been navigating the healthcare system as wives caring for their husbands. In this session, they share hard-earned […]

  • Ask Dr. Tam Questions

    What kind of questions do you have about dementia? As a caregiver, how do you survive the journey? Dr. Tam Cummings will cover quick stress relief tips and answer any […]

  • Dear Lucy: Dementia and Sexually Inappropriate Behaviors

    Join Dear Lucy as she explains how and why inappropriate sexual behaviors may appear in dementia, what situations can spark them, and how caregivers can navigate these moments with confidence […]

  • Alzheimer’s and Other Dementias: How to Prevent Them

    Dr. Bendheim will introduce the hallmarks of dementia, specifically Alzheimer’s disease (AD); including the common symptoms, clinical and pathological features, diagnostic criteria, and risk factors. He will share the FDA […]

  • Medicare Preventive Services

    This presentation provides an overview of Medicare Preventive Services, including covered wellness visits, screenings, vaccines, eligibility requirements, frequency, potential costs, and explains how these benefits support early detection and overall […]

  • Truth, Lies, and Compassion: Ethical Communication in Dementia Care

    This presentation explores the ethical and practical challenges of truth-telling in dementia caregiving. It examines when honesty supports well-being—and when compassionate redirection or “therapeutic fibbing” may be more appropriate. Through […]

  • Comunicarse de manera efectiva

    A través de este taller, aprenderemos cómo la demencia afecta la comunicación. Describir cómo un enfoque centrado en la persona puede ayudar a la comunicación. Compartiremos estrategias que le ayuden […]

  • Managing Family Conflict About End-of-Life Decisions

    Only one-third of Americans have filled out an advance directive to let family members know what care they do or don’t want in the event they are unable to speak for themselves. That leaves many adult children to guess about what an aging parent with severe dementia would want--opening the door for intense debate and […]

  • La presentación explica el síndrome vespertino

    La presentación explica el síndrome vespertino, una confusión y agitación que ocurre al final del día en personas con demencia. Se analizan causas como el estrés, necesidades no satisfechas y el entorno, y se ofrecen estrategias para mejorar el cuidado. También incluye recursos locales para apoyar a cuidadores. **Sponsored by the North Central Texas Caregiver […]

  • Caregiving Without a Roadmap: Insights for Cancer Caregivers

    Behind every cancer diagnosis is a caregiver — a parent, partner, sibling, or friend — quietly navigating medical appointments, emotional strain, and financial pressures. This webinar explores the lived experiences […]

  • Ask Dr. Tam Questions

    What kind of questions do you have about dementia? As a caregiver, how do you survive the journey? Dr. Tam Cummings will cover quick stress relief tips and answer any […]

  • Depresión en la etapa tardía de la vida

    ¿Puede la depresión en etapas posteriores de la vida estar relacionada con el deterioro cognitivo o incluso con la demencia? El Dr. Nestor H. Praderio, MD, analizará los riesgos, el […]

  • Making the Case for Music in Dementia Care

    Explore the evidence-based benefits of music engagement for older adults living with dementia and related cognitive impairments. Participants will learn how to use favorite music purposefully to achieve targeted outcomes […]

  • Magnificent Seven Essential Legal Forms

    Virginia Hammerle will explain about the intricacies involving documents such as a Will, Durable Power of Attorney, Medical Power of Attorney, HIPPA Release, Designation of Guardian, and Burial Instructions and […]